Tom Hardy on Starring in "Mad Max: Fury Road"

It was recently revealed that director George Miller has chosen Tom Hardy (Bronson, RocknRolla) and Charlize Theron to star in the upcoming fourth "Mad Max" movie, called "Mad Max: Fury Road."

MTV News now caught up with Hardy, who said that he has yet to have a conversation with Miller about the movie and that he has not officially signed on for anything.

"George hasn't actually confirmed that," Hardy said about him getting cast, adding: "The audition process had nothing to do with Max and nothing to do with the story or the script. It was unorthodox to the point where actually I could have been auditioning for anything. It was an anonymous read."

The actor quickly explained that even though he has yet to receive the role, "it's strongly coming in my direction. I would be preparing for that role. The Mad Max figure is a big figure, and I have to get my head around that."

Hardy went on to say that his goal is to not rehash Mel Gibson's performances. "He is Mad Max. I have to bring something entirely different and new to the stage," he explained. "If I get offered it and George really wants to go with me, then George will tell me exactly what he wants to do and we'll work together on the floor to create what it is that he wants to achieve. And I hope I can get that done for him."

Sorry, I just rather would have seen Mel back as an older more grizzled Max. All he has to do is get behind the wheel for this film, I don't see age getting in the way at all. Plus, from a financial stand point a Mel movie makes so much more sense. I can understand if Mel didn't want to do another MM film, I'm just saying it would have been much better than this.

I don't know why y'all are implying he is going to tone down the character. You shouldn't compare his actual personality with his acting abilities. If anything, I think that he will add more of a dynamic range to the character.

What the f*ck? Everyone always bitches about reboots and prequels, well f*ck, heres a part 4. It will be picking up where the 3rd left off. Mad Max wasnt a bat sh*t crazy lunatic. He was a bad assed, tough guy who didnt take any sh*t. I dont recall reading ANYWHERE that they would be doing away with that. Oh, and FREUDIAN NIGHTMARE, GO f*ck YOUR MOTHER!!!

SAC, I agree. I would have liked to see him reprise the role one last time. He could have pulled it off. I mean, in a situation like the setting of the movie, and with a character as rough as Max, he wouldnt just grow old and die! He would keep fighting, maybe smarter not harder. Could have been cool!!

Did you fanboys not learn your lesson the first, second, or third time when Daniel Craig, Robert Downey Jr., and Heath Ledger f*cked you stupid? I believe that Tom Hardy will give the underdog performance of 2011. Chris Hemsworth will be a close second.